-
Syracuse-area Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) said there are a lot of items for central New York in the $900 billion COVID relief package passed in…
-
Congressional leaders took seven months to negotiate the $900 billion package, which was passed with overwhelming majorities that could overturn a presidential veto.
-
Coronavirus relief bill includes billions in rental assistance, schools, vaccine distribution for NYCongress passed a COVID-19 relief deal Monday night. The bill includes $600 dollar stimulus checks, as well as rent and eviction relief. This bill is a…
-
The legislation extending aid to unemployed, providing money for vaccine distribution and a round of $600 stimulus checks was attached to an annual government funding bill that tacked on other items.
-
There’s no funding for local governments in the latest aid package, soon to be passed by Congress. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon continues to…
-
"At long last, we have the bipartisan breakthrough the country has needed," says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
-
Congressional leaders returned to familiar ground Saturday, digging in on opposite sides of a stalemate over a coronavirus relief package they all is badly needed to help struggling Americans.
-
As congressional leaders negotiate, other lawmakers are demanding more details. Plus, Democrats are objecting to a push by some Senate Republicans to limit emergency lending rules.
-
Congressional leaders are finalizing legislation that would include a fresh round of smaller stimulus checks. The proposal abandons more controversial issues.
-
With lawmakers facing a mounting year-end to-do list, a deal on a new coronavirus relief package continues to be elusive for Congress.